Obituaries

Mary Jo Pearson

Mary Jo Pearson

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Jo Pearson, 82, of Tipton, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born on March 4, 1943 to Bethel and Opal Walker in Tipton, Indiana.

Mary Jo worked for Delco. She loved casinos and reading, collecting every Danielle Steele book there ever was! Mary Jo enjoyed going to her church, the Church of...

Rodger Warren Katter Jr.

Rodger Warren Katter Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

Rodger Warren Katter Jr., 58, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025.

He was born on October 8, 1966 in Lebanon, Indiana, son of Rodger Warren Sr. and Fern (Adkins) Katter.

After graduating from Brownsburg High School in 1985, he attended GMI (General Motors Institute) where he participated in a five year work study program....

Dr. Robert "Bob" Griffin

Dr. Robert "Bob" Griffin

Jun 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” Griffin joined our heavenly father on June 16, 2025 at the age of 87. Bob was born in Evansville, Indiana and grew up there with two loving parents, William Hill and Dorothy Olive (Fruit) Griffin. His older brother, William, died as a toddler.

Bob married Linda Elaine Griffin (Gutwein) on August 21, 1960. They raised three sons, Bob (Darcy),...

Archie Franklin Kerr

Archie Franklin Kerr

Jun 16, 2025

Archie Franklin Kerr, 86, died peacefully on June 16, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville, Indiana. He was born on November 13, 1938 to Franklin and Alice Kerr in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In 1962 Archie married the love of his life, Pamela K. Underwood. They met while working at Western Electric in Indianapolis and were married for 56 years. They...

Laura Ellen Folse

Laura Ellen Folse

Jun 15, 2025

Laura Ellen Folse passed away peacefully at her Noblesville home on June 15, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Laura lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, and quiet strength-qualities she carried with grace through every chapter of her life. Laura was born on April 3, 1949 and was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Catherine...

Frank L. Rhode Jr.

Frank L. Rhode Jr.

Jun 15, 2025

Frank L. Rhode Jr., 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on June 4, 1943 to Frank and Minnie (Abraham) Rhode in North Judson, Indiana.

For 42 years, Frank worked in lawn & garden equipment for Gruel Brothers in Crown Point, Indiana. He was an avid fisherman and loved their...

Lois A. Stroinski

Lois A. Stroinski

Jun 14, 2025

Lois A. Stroinski, 85, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at The Barrington of Carmel in Carmel. She was born on November 13, 1939 to Raymond and Pearl (Marach) Nevermann in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Lois was a busy homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, reading, and entertaining. She liked watching her grandchildren play hockey and was an enthusiastic NHL fan, especially...

Ronald Raymond Schmidt

Ronald Raymond Schmidt

Jun 14, 2025

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16:9).

On June 14, 2025, Ronald Raymond Schmidt entered into his heavenly home as a blood-bought child of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God, in His eternal wisdom, allowed leukemia to be the cause of his earthly life to end so that Ron could enjoy the...

Dr. John Stanley Kostin

Dr. John Stanley Kostin

Jun 12, 2025

March 9, 1934 – June 12, 2025

Dr. John Stanley Kostin was a devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born in Detroit Michigan to John and Constance Kostin who have preceded him.

A quintessential, patriotic, self-made man, John joined the United States Marines Corps at age 18 and later enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University on the advice...

Lois Ann Hungate

Lois Ann Hungate

Jun 12, 2025

Lois Ann Hungate, 95, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Marquette Manor in Indianapolis. She was born on June 28, 1929 to Sterling and Fayetta (Fitch) Simonds in Lakewood, Ohio.

Lois graduated from OSU with a bachelors degree, Masters degree, and a PhD. For 31 years, she taught at Ohio State University, retiring as Associate Professor...

Robert Lewis Chryssikos

Robert Lewis Chryssikos

Jun 10, 2025

September 24, 1962- June 10, 2025

Noblesville, Indiana

Robert Lewis Chryssikos, passed away at his home on June 10th, 2025 at the age of 62. Robert was born in Contra Costa County, California on September 24, 1962, to the late Pauline Katheryn Warren Chryssikos and Lewis Jackson Chryssikos. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by sister, Alice Chryssikos...

Linda Funkhouser

Linda Funkhouser

Jun 7, 2025

Linda Funkhouser, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 85.

She was born Linda Davidson on June 15, 1939, in a coal mining town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, to Henry Davidson and Pearl Plumley Bennett Davidson. She was the fourth of five siblings-Gilbert, Forrest, Helen,...

Bonnie Fesmire

Bonnie Fesmire

Jun 6, 2025

Bonnie L. Fesmire, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on September 27, 1934 to Walter and Lula (Golden) Teter in Sheridan, Indiana.

Bonnie was a 1953 graduate of Westfield High School and worked in the banking business for over 45 years, retiring at the age of 80. She was...

Omer Jacob "Jake" Waterman

Omer Jacob "Jake" Waterman

Jun 6, 2025

Omer Jacob "Jake" Waterman, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on April 19, 1943, to Ralph and Lelah (Crickmore) Waterman in Noblesville, Indiana.

Jake was a 1961 graduate of Noblesville High School. He spent his childhood as the 10th child of 11 children on his family farm on the...

Shirlee "TuTu" Sholtes

Shirlee "TuTu" Sholtes

Jun 5, 2025

Shirlee Sholtes, affectionately known as “TuTu” Sholtes, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 5, 2025.

Born on April 10, 1938, in Throop, Pennsylvania, to James and Elizabeth Brown, Shirlee lived a vibrant and adventurous life. A passionate traveler, she explored cities around the world and collected memories that she loved to share with her family—especially her great-grandchildren, who often...

Sally Ann Sibbitt-Schuler

Sally Ann Sibbitt-Schuler

Jun 5, 2025

Sally Ann Sibbitt-Schuler, 80, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on April 19, 1945 to Harrisson and Hazel (Larch) Sibbitt in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sally graduated from Warren Central High School and was a member of Venture Church. Over the years she worked for Jennair, JoAnn Fabric and was...

Helen Catherine Klucznik

Helen Catherine Klucznik

Jun 3, 2025

Helen Catherine Klucznik, 89, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2025, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Helen lived with an open heart, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering devotion to those she cherished.

A graduate of Oswego State University, Helen began her career as a dedicated teacher in...

Claudine J. McCollum

Claudine J. McCollum

Jun 2, 2025

Claudine J. McCollum, 93, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. She was born on April 24, 1932 to Truman and Genevieve (Hughes) Fields in Wichita, Kansas.

Claudine was a bookkeeper and office manager for Wright's Furniture in Rensselaer, retiring after 23 years. She was a past member of the Methodist Church....

Shirley L. Zumwalt

Shirley L. Zumwalt

Jun 1, 2025

Shirley L. Zumwalt, 90, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. She was born on May 31, 1935 to John and Nellie (Jackson) Bradley in Sedalia, Missouri.

Shirley was the executive secretary for Mission Baptist Convention for many years. She was a member of Christian Fellowship of Columbia in Missouri and College Park...

Cynthia L. Owens

Cynthia L. Owens

May 31, 2025

Cynthia Lynn Owens, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. She was born on August 2, 1951 to the late William and Betty (Alexander) Laudig in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Cindy worked for Hamilton County Government for many years, and also worked for Young Packing. She loved playing bingo and doing diamond art,...